5 New Year's Resolutions to Do with Your DoG
The New Year is around the corner! What New Year’s Resolutions will you be adopting in 2022?
Below are 5 resolutions to do with your dog in the New Year!
#1: January is National Train Your Dog Month!
Training your dog is a lifetime commitment and January is the perfect time to start, refresh or restart your training efforts!Regular dog training helps deepen your bond and communication with your dog. Whether you’re brushing up on old skills or learning new ones, together you will enjoy the mental and physical challenge!
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Share these Popular Resolutions with Fido!
In 2021, the top resolutions included:
• 50% of Americans vowed to “do more exercise or improve their fitness” while
• 48% of Americans resolved to lose weight.
Whether your focus is on getting more exercise, losing weight, improving your mental health or eating healthier, you can do all these with your dog!
#2: More Exercise
Increasing your level of exercise has many benefits! Not only can it help with weight loss and control but getting outside in the fresh air and accruing the miles can help clear your head and support better mental health and strengthen your overall body. Benefits not only for you but for your K9 best friend too!
#3: EATING HEALTHY
Are you resolving to eat healthier in the coming New Year? Better food choices support a stronger body and immune system for us and our dogs.
Whether it’s healthy:
• Vegetables (including dark-colored leafy vegetables and yellow-orange vegetables like carrots),
• Lean proteins and fish (like salmon for valuable Omega-3s), or
• Beans (including lentils),
include some in your dog’s daily diet. Other natural disease-fighting foods your dog can enjoy with you include flaxseed, chia seeds or psyllium along with fruits in moderation like blueberries, strawberries and bananas.
#4: IMPROVING BODY AND MIND FITNESS
If you’re looking to improve both mind and physical fitness, do it with your dog and make it fun!Like us, dogs thrive on new challenges! Starting a new dog activity with your dog will alsostrengthen your mutual bond! Get the whole family involved too!
Canine sports include:
• Agility.
• Conformation.
• Obedience.
• Scent work.
• Fieldwork.
• Coursing, tracking or herding.
#5: Dog-Friendly Things to do in Las Vegas
If you live in southern Nevada in the Henderson or Las Vegas area or you’re planning to travel there, there are wonderful places you can take Fido with you! From water sports to dog parks, dog-friendly shopping and more, your dog will lovethe Las Vegas area!
(Note: Always call ahead for availability and to ensure dogs are still welcome!)
Dog-Friendly Dog Parks
Heritage Bark Park: Separate areas for large and small dogs with an agility course too!
Barkin’ Basin Dog Park: Gated areas for large and small dogs. Water, restrooms, shade and bags for dog poop.
Sunset Park: Includes dog parks (for large and small dogs) and a variety of dedicated areas for different sports including volleyball, basketball, tennis and softball.
Dog-Friendly Water Sports
Lake Las Vegas Water Sports: A 40,000 square foot man-made lake and aqua park with rentals for boating, rafting, kayaking and paddleboarding. Dogs are allowed on everything but electric boats.
Paddle to the Core: Pet-friendly kayak and stand-up rentals.
Dog-Friendly Hiking
Red Rock Canyon: Rugged hiking and mountain biking trails (26 in total) for beginners up to experts. Over 195,819 acres with a 13-mile scenic drive and Visitor Center. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Peccole Ranch Walking Trail: Plenty of greenery (with sprinklers that cool), night lighting, benches, poop bags and trash cans. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Dog-Friendly Shopping:
Downtown Summerlin: Drinking water for dogs at many store entrances along with dog-friendly cafes, restaurants and bars!
The Park: Shopping, dining and entertainment.
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So, as you plan your New Year’s Resolutions, incorporate ways to include your furry friend for a happier and healthier New Year for you both!
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